Paddy Pimblett stated his “chin is product of granite” as he rebuffed Michael Chandler’s knockout taunts earlier than their combat at UFC 314 on Saturday.
The pair engaged in a pleasant verbal back-and-forth earlier than a face-off that led to smiles at a information convention selling the occasion in Miami, Florida.
Liverpool’s Pimblett has by no means been knocked out, profitable 22 of his 25 bouts since his debut in 2012.
“Everybody thinks I am getting knocked out as a result of I depart my chin excessive however this chin’s product of granite,” stated Pimblett, who was cheered by followers.
“I am not getting knocked out, I’ve by no means been knocked out earlier than however Mike has and I am going to do it once more on Saturday.”
Pimblett, 30, is twelfth within the UFC light-weight rankings whereas America’s Chandler is 5 locations above him in seventh.
The bout represents the largest of Pimblett’s profession as he seems to be to construct on his six-fight profitable streak within the UFC.
